Spy Rock (Mason County, Texas) facts for kids
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Spy Rock
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| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) |
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Location in Texas
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| Location | Mason County, Texas, United States |
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| Mountain type | Pink granite |
Spy Rock is a famous natural landmark in Mason County, Texas. It is a large, rounded hill made of pink granite. This special rock rises about 1,749 feet (533 meters) above sea level. You can find Spy Rock south of a small town called Fredonia. It's a part of a unique area in Texas known as the Llano Uplift.
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What is Spy Rock?
Spy Rock is a type of landform called a granite dome. This means it's a rounded hill made of granite rock. The rock itself has a pretty pink color. It stands out in the landscape of central Texas.
How Spy Rock Was Formed
Spy Rock, like its more famous neighbor Enchanted Rock, was formed a very long time ago. The rock material is from the middle Precambrian era. This was about 1,082 million years ago! Over millions of years, the rock slowly pushed up from deep inside the Earth. Then, wind and water wore away the softer rock around it. This left the hard granite dome standing tall.
Visiting Spy Rock
You can visit the area around the base of Spy Rock. This part is open to the public. However, the main dome of Spy Rock is on private land. This means you need special permission from the landowner to climb or explore the dome itself.
Important Rules to Follow
When you visit natural places like Spy Rock, it's important to follow rules. These rules help protect the land and any historical sites. For example, there are laws against trespassing on private property. There are also rules to protect old archeological sites. These are places where people lived long ago.
The state of Texas has Game Wardens. These officers help protect natural resources. They make sure that places like Spy Rock are cared for. They also make sure people follow the rules. This helps keep the environment safe for everyone.
Gallery
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Spy Rock from the back
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Interesting rock formations at Spy Rock
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Spy Rock's distant rock formations
See also
In Spanish: Roca Espía (Texas) para niños
